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The 2024 Chaozhou Gongfu Tea Conference concluded in Guangzhou on the 19th. Over 60 high-quality tea companies from Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, showcased more than a thousand varieties of Phoenix singleton tea collectively, along with a dazzling array of tea utensils, tea foods, and tea-related cultural and creative products, fully demonstrating the achievements of Chaozhou’s tea industry and presenting a grand feast of gongfu tea to tea enthusiasts. In recent years, Chaozhou has made full use of its resource and brand advantages as the “World Capital of Gongfu Tea Culture” and the “Chinese Oolong Tea Capital,” vigorously promoting tea culture, improving tea technology, expanding the tea industry, and accelerating the standardized, branded, industrialized, and quality-oriented development of Phoenix singleton tea. The city is developing organic teas, green foods, selenium-rich products, and other items that meet market needs through multiple channels, striving to make Chaozhou gongfu tea and Phoenix singleton tea famous throughout China and the world. According to statistics, by the end of 2023, the tea planting area in Chaozhou had reached 276,900 mu (approximately 18,460 hectares), with an annual output of 32,600 tons and an annual value of 8.195 billion yuan. Chaozhou ranks second in tea planting area and first…

To prevent drought damage in tea gardens and reduce losses in tea production, supplementary measures to replenish water and suppress evaporation can be taken before the onset of drought. These include irrigation to supplement water, loosening the soil and weeding, inter-row grass covering, etc., to maintain and regulate soil moisture and improve the microclimate around the tea plants, thereby enhancing the tea trees' drought resistance. Irrigation Replenishment Tea garden irrigation methods include furrow irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, drip irrigation, among others, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Furrow irrigation is suitable for flat tea gardens and can quickly increase soil moisture levels, promptly rescuing drought-stressed tea trees, but it consumes a large amount of water, has a small impact on air humidity, and can lead to waste of water resources through surface runoff and deep seepage, as well as damaging some of the topsoil structure. Drip irrigation reduces evaporation and saves water, but it requires a higher initial investment and cannot effectively improve the microclimate of the tea garden. Therefore, in recent decades, sprinkler irrigation has been the primary method used for drought prevention and mitigation in tea gardens. Sprinkler Irrigation can not only increase soil moisture but also lower…

Distinct regions produce distinct products, and good climates foster high-quality goods. On August 14th, the “Media Promotion Conference for Cool Summer Destinations” and the unveiling of the first batch of “Climate-Selected Good Products” for 2024 was held with great pomp in Mount Wugong, Jiangxi. The event, themed “Climate-Selected Good Products: Enjoy Deliciousness During Cool Summers,” revealed the climate mysteries behind regional brands. Attendees included representatives responsible for rural revitalization, agricultural tourism, and health and wellness industries from various regions, as well as journalists from all levels, who witnessed this significant moment together. At the unveiling and award ceremony for the 2024 “Climate-Selected Good Products,” Jingning Huiming Tea was recognized as a national-level “Climate-Selected Good Product” due to its excellent climate conditions and superior quality. Only three such products were selected province-wide. The Chinese “Climate-Selected Good Products” is a sub-brand of the National Climate Mark. Its certification process involves analyzing the climate quality value of agricultural products using scientific indicators. It endorses the results of core agricultural product manufacturers certified by the State Administration for Market Regulation, along with technical reports on the climate quality evaluation of agricultural products. Local governments are then granted the “Climate-Selected Good Product” brand certification. Carrying…